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Stop and search ramped up

This gives "police the right to search people in a defined area during a specific time period" according to the Metropolitan Police and officers do not require to have reasonable grounds to suspect a person of carrying a weapon.

Residents can expect an enhanced police presence in the area after five stabbings and a fatal shooting marked a bloody 24-hours in London which saw three people lose their lives.

If there are any young people who either have information about violence or knife crime, they can visit www.fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously. Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.

If you need help or information to support someone you suspect is involved in knife crime, or you want assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive.